Tag: Venice

(Jun TBC) Venice Biennale

The Venice Biennale The international art exhibition of Venice is held every two years and continues to show that art is a continuous evolution. The exhibition is 116 years old and continues to thrive and has improved over the years bringing in more and more visitors with each exhibition. Today the exhibition is held in high regard all over the world. The exhibition is home to 28 pavilions built inside of the Giardini and which are used by thirty official countries which are considered to be permanent participants in the event. There are also countries that request to participate in each of the exhibitions. Countries participating in the exhibition have a count of 89, from all around the world. The Pavilions are a very important part of the exhibition and always present something new and very different along with highlighting the talent of artists from around the world. Lovers of art flock to the exhibition held in one of the most beautiful parts of the world well known for its artistic value when it comes to architecture.

(Feb 11 - 12) Carnival of Venice

Carnival of Venice The Carnival of Venice is held annually in Italy and typically begins two weeks prior to Ash Wednesday and ends on Shrove Tuesday. The carnival originally began to celebrate and express throughout classes using masks to hide the identity. Today more than 30,000 individuals travel to Italy to take part in the carnival. One of the most important events during the carnival is for the best mask. The decision is made by a jury of international fashion and costume designers. In the past some outlandish masks have taken the coveted award. Anyone considering a vacation to Italy may wish to take their vacation during the Carnival of Venice to take in the superb atmosphere when the town comes alive in celebration. Masks based on those in the carnival of Venice have been featured in numerous films, one in particular being Eyes Wide Shut where Tom Cruise infiltrates a masked ball similar to the carnival. The masks were supplied by a mask maker in Venice.